Despite Macron's efforts, France's influence on the Middle East counts for little - opinion
French presidents have aspired to be power brokers in the Middle East ever since France assumed its colonial role there after World War I.
SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Riyadh, last year. Ever resilient, Macron is about to have another try, says the writer.(photo credit: SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/REUTERS)ByNEVILLE TELLER
